Pregabalin and uremic pruritus

Pregabalin and Uremic Pruritus

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Efficacy of oral Granisetron in uremic pruritus

Background and aim: Uremic pruritus is a relatively common and distressing problem for patients with chronic renal failure. Serotonin and histamine have been reported as possible mediators of uremic pruritus. Granisetron, a potent and selective inhibitor of 5-HT3 receptors was developed for relief of chemotherapy induced nausea. There are some studies about effect of Ondansetron in uremic...

Treatment Option for Uremic Pruritus

uremic pruritus and serum phosphorus level.

pruritus is a common and bothersome problem among uremic patients which negatively affects life quality and prognosis of the patient. various factors are known to be involved in the development of pruritus. the aim of this study was to assess the frequency and the factors which may have relationship with uremic pruritus, especially bone mineral metabolism indicators. current cross-sectional stu...

Uremic Pruritus; Its Prevalence, Pathophysiology and Management